Casting
Character Breakdown
(nickname Elphie) the green girl who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. Elphaba is the intense, broody, smart heroine who often carries a sense of burden of her oddness.
Initially known as Galinda Upland of the Upper Uplands and later Glinda the Good witch – a blatantly self-centered young blonde and pretentious goodie goodie.
The headmistress at Shiz University and the only classic villain in this musical tale.
a handsome Winkie prince, a carefree college-age hedonist, fellow student, and love interest.
A professor at Shiz University who is a talking Goat, and someone Elphaba befriends.
An old carnival huckster who blew into Oz in a hot air balloon and became a false-faced leader.
Elphaba's invalid sister.
An unusually tall Munchkin with eyes for Galinda/Glinda.
Frex is the Governor of Munchkinland and Melina is wife. Melina dies early giving birth to Elphaba. Frex cares only for his second child, Nessarose, which adds to Elphaba's frustrations.
Dorothy only appears as a shadow projected onto a drape.
Glinda's college girlfriends;
Replaces Dr. Dillamond at Shiz University
A monkey servant.
College students, Ozians, Folk from Emerald city, Monkeys and more…